Customs & Traffic Manager
Posted 1 week ago by 83zero Ltd
£26 Per hour
Undetermined
Onsite
Desford, Leicestershire
Summary: The Customs & Traffic Manager will lead the daily operations of international shipments, customs compliance, and freight coordination within a leading global manufacturing and engineering company. This role focuses on ensuring smooth cross-border movement of goods while maintaining compliance with customs documentation and regulatory obligations. The position is a full-time, three-year contract with potential for permanent placement. The role is based in Desford, Leicestershire, and involves minimal travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage customs records and maintain accurate documentation for audit readiness.
- Ensure customs duty management systems meet HMRC standards and reporting requirements.
- Oversee broker and freight forwarder activities to ensure ongoing compliance and service performance.
- Coordinate logistics between internal teams, freight providers, and end customers.
- Validate freight invoices and ensure timely processing of payments.
- Monitor and support shipping capacity aligned to demand, working closely with operations and planning teams.
Key Skills:
- Experience in customs and international trade compliance, particularly in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
- Strong working knowledge of UK import/export regulations and customs documentation.
- Ability to manage third-party logistics providers and maintain performance standards.
- Proficiency in freight invoicing, customs duty calculations, and compliance reporting.
- A critical thinker with proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and team leadership capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £25.83/hour
City: Desford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Ready to lead in a critical logistics role with global impact? Apply today to help streamline and strengthen international trade processes while building your leadership career.
Traffic & Customs Supervisor - (3 Year Contract Role!)
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Salary: £25 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time
Duration: 3 - Year Contract (likely to go permanent!)
Organisation: Leading Global Manufacturing and Engineering Company
About the Role
As Traffic & Customs Supervisor, you'll oversee the daily operations of international shipments, customs compliance, and freight coordination. Your focus will be on smooth cross-border movement of goods while maintaining the integrity of customs documentation and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage customs records and maintain accurate documentation for audit readiness.
- Ensure customs duty management systems meet HMRC standards and reporting requirements.
- Oversee broker and freight forwarder activities to ensure ongoing compliance and service performance.
- Coordinate logistics between internal teams, freight providers, and end customers.
- Validate freight invoices and ensure timely processing of payments.
- Monitor and support shipping capacity aligned to demand, working closely with operations and planning teams.
What You'll Bring
- Experience in customs and international trade compliance, particularly in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
- Strong working knowledge of UK import/export regulations and customs documentation.
- Ability to manage third-party logistics providers and maintain performance standards.
- Proficiency in freight invoicing, customs duty calculations, and compliance reporting.
- A critical thinker with proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and team leadership capabilities.
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with transportation cost models, freight terms, and shipping documents.
- Experience in working with duty management systems and government reporting platforms.
- Background in supply chain process improvement and logistics analysis.
Additional Info
- Minimal travel required (up to 5% UK/international).
- Based on-site at the Desford location, with potential for some flexibility.
- Role plays a vital part in compliance and continuity across global supply chain operations.
Ready to lead in a critical logistics role with global impact? Apply today to help streamline and strengthen international trade processes while building your leadership career.